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A member asked:
My right leg (thigh) has been numb for months. what could be the cause?
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Meralgia?: If it involves the lateral aspect of the thigh and is not associated with any weakness, one possibility is meralgia paresthetica. This condition is due to compression of a nerve by the inguinal ligament, and can be relieved by weight loss. If the symptoms are persistent, medications for neuropathic pain or a local nerve block can be helpful. Meralgia can also be a first sign of diabetes.
Answered 5/12/2017
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Pinched nerve: Either in spine or near lumbar plexus nerves may be pinched. See a neurologist for some serious cause.
Answered 11/24/2013
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